Vibram FiveFingers KomodoSport Multisport Shoes - Women's

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A little about me...
I first saw these 'crazy' looking shoes on a girl who was running next to me at a trail race several summers ago. I've been intrigued ever since, but as a heel striker, I couldn't possibly give up my 'cushy' running shoes! It wasn't until I was given a few pointers by a running coach a couple of months ago, that I decided to forego my 'cushy' shoes and give the FiveFingers a try. Turns out my bad form (hard heel strike) was not only slowing me down, but it was causing me low back pain on longer runs. I'd decided to take his advice and work on tweeking my form to become a more efficient midfoot striker... and give FiveFingers a try.

My experience with the KomodoSports...
The first few times I've worn them, my calves were angry with me for making them work harder, but so far I'm loving my KomodoSports! I was told to increase distance s-l-o-w-l-y with these, and I've been following directions. I've run with them now four times, and while I'm only up to about a 5k distance with them on, I've experienced a few improvements.
* I seem to naturally run with better form on these, I don't have to think about how my foot hits the ground.
* I have no back pain to speak of (I hope this continues as I get back to 1/2 marathon training.)
* I find that because my toes spread further to give me greater balance & because the back-end of heel doesn't hit the ground, there is no more supination for me! I feel really stable in these!
* I am running at a faster pace without feeling like I'm working any harder!

I've worn the Injinji toe socks since 2008, so slipping my feet into the KomodoSports felt really natural. (I don't wear socks with the KomodoSports.) They feel like I'm wearing socks!

As for gym workouts, I've worn these for yoga class (wonderful for working on balance poses!) and for weight training. They are proving to be an all-around great shoe!

In a nutshell, so far, I am really loving these shoes! I can't wait for drier, warmer temps to grace the upper Midwest so I can get out and tear up the trails with these!

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I have three pairs of fivefingers and these are by far the most comfortable pair; they feel so great when I go running. In terms of sizing, they are the actual size; not like the classics where you have to go a size larger. They have some arch support which nice. The color really isn't the vibrant blue that is pictured, they're more of a purple color but still pretty and bright. Oh yes, and they have great reflection if your a night time runner.

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GO IN PERSON TO THE STORE! Based on the sizing charts, I felt certain that I wanted the men's Bakila LS in a 41, and came very close to making an online purchase. Yet, the second I put them on in the store, I knew the fit was terrible. After nearly two hours in the store, I ended up with a women's Komodo 42. My feet are too narrow for all of the men's models, and with the long second toe. Actually, the third toe is too long, as well. Getting the right fit in these is essential, so try them on before you buy. [...] I chose about the fifth model size that I tried. Buying online would have discouraged me before finding the right fit.With that said, these may be the best shoes I've ever had. My brother spent 1 year in unhelpful physical therapy and was scheduled for back surgery when he tried his Vibrams. Within a few weeks all of his back pain was gone. I made fun of him for more than a year before caving and buying my own. Now I have to eat crow. Great shoes, but try them on for fit at the store!

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I have congenital hip dysplasia and bunions. Yes, pretty much a hot mess. I've been running off & on since high school and I've ALWAYS had to manage my hip pain.

My hip would hurt mostly after my runs and sometimes if I picked up mileage, during my runs. Needless to say pain management was a part of my routine.

After reading some reviews on vibrams, I went to a running store and they suggested these shoes. I am happy to say that I am pain FREE. At first I didn't believe it myself, but after running my first 5k race pain free, I am a believer!!

I also have wider feet so the shoes really accommodate that and then there is my bunions.... My feet have looking better and my bunion seems to look less prominent. I love love these shoes. They have done so much for me. I hug them sometimes :)

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I'm an extremely active person, both inside and outside of a gym. I used to suffer from chondromalacia in my right knee, and terribly sprained my right ankle (by being a clutz, not through any exercise). I bought these shoes as a means to regain balance in my right ankle in addition to physical therapy. Post pt, I started using these shoes more frequently in activities in addition to trail running. I prefer wearing them when weight lifting because of the natural grip of my feet giving me better stability. I also prefer them when doing aerobics which require a lot of agility. I had a tendency to roll my bad ankle when wearing regular sports shoes, but since wearing these, I have never rolled my ankle. The best part is that when I run, my knees do not bother me at all. My stride has changed which took off the stress I was experiencing in my knees.

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The following is my experience using the online measuring instructions provided by Vibram's official website. (I purchased directly online, never tried them in store)

I followed the measurement instructions online when I purchased my KomodoSport and decided to order a size 39. My big toe and second toe are about the same length, but I used my second toe length for the official measurement. For size reference, medium width foot, street size W8.5, for Saucony ProGrid Guide2 and Saucony Kinvara I wear size W9.

What I immediately noticed when I received my vibrams was tightness on my left big toe (beside that, everything else fitted fine, and no problems with the right foot). The tightness made me worried because it was uncomfortable and I thought I had made a mistake ordering them online without ever trying them on. Then I searched online and people were saying they stretch out so I decided to wear them around the house to break them in. Sure enough, after wearing them for ~1-2wk, the shoes stretched and are now comfortable and fitted.

The experience was similar to purchasing snowboarding boots where you want your boots to be fairly snug initially (almost a bit tight) and they DO stretch out.

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Who ever invented these Vibrams KomodoSport is a genious!

Having had ACL reconstruction surgery in my left knee, my knee would always be a sore after a long run in your typical running shoes. However, after running in these for about a month my knee is not sore and everything feels wonderful! I am training towards an 8k run in a month and I am very excited! :) Another plus is: they are super comfortable to walk around in where ever you decide to go.

I also did fall victim to the incredibly sore calves after the first run in the Komodos, but it is very worth it to train through the inital pain.

I love my KomodoSport Vibrams :)

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These are my 1st Vibram 5 fingers shoes. My feet are almost a half size different from each other, but this new style with the velcro heel strap makes it adjustable & they fit perfectly.
The first time I put them on, right out of the box, it felt so good. I stood up & felt sturdy, my pain in the knees, & tendons dissapeard. There is no break in period, they felt great right out of the box.
I am a hiker & am using these shoes to get my whole feet & legs in shape to climb some moutains. I walk on asphalt, I am not a runner. These will also be going with me in my back pack, they are so light weight & would feel great after a day of climbing in constricted hiking boots.
To sum it up: WOW, these are the best shoes I have ever had!

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This is my 3rd pair of five finger shoes by Vibram and it is my favorite. The fit is even better than the bikila which I love running in. The Komodo's are snuggy and feel like a glove when you put them on. I can't wait to run in them and try them out. I've owned the bikila for over a year and have worn them out with running pavement and trails and hiking in the Rocky mountains dusty and rocky trails. The trek sport was my 2nd pair which I wear them on an everyday use - don't like them as much. The Komodo's are a replacement to the bikila and they are my new favorite.
I tried my first pair last year because I was really struggling with annoying and frustrating hip flexor pain for months and went to physical therapy and a sports med doctor for it. The doc told me to not run to avoid getting the pain.....yeah right. I decided to try the bikilas and they have improved my run mechanics and I have not had the hip flexor pain like I used to.
I finally ran in my first 10k with the bikila last week and felt great - no foot pain, no shin splints. So I rewarded myself with a new pair of Vibram Five Finger Toed shoes.
After watching me grow out of pain and no longer having to periodically massage my hip flexor muscle, my husband finally broke down and bought a pair. He loves them too. He used to get heel pains with his new salomon running shoes - not with his Komodo's.
I encourage people to try them - we have really enjoyed wearing them.

Service and delivery comments:

Great job as usual.

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I've tried the Bikilas, but had issues with being too snug over the top of my foot. These are awesome, with no issues thus far with the arch at all. My only complaint would be that the color is definately NOT what you see in the photos. If you look at the photos on the web, anywhere on the web, you see a vibrant blue with lighter color blue lines over the big toe and the arch, and an even lighter blue in the meshy areas. In the photos, there is a clear difference between all the colors, and the details stand out.

What I received are much less brilliant in color. In fact, the color blue of the lines over the toes and arch are the darkest color on my fivefingers. The meshy area is as depicted, and the overall blue of the top is a shade of blue that would be between the color of the lines and the mesh in the photos. You actually have to look closely to see the lines on top, as the rest of the top is just a bit lighter in color than the lines.

Overall, I didn't want black, so these are definately not that. Just not quite the WOW factor in the color I was expecting.